What information do i need to check?

Thanks for the information, Mitch!

However, don't let fear dictate all of your decisions.

It doesn't have to be perfectly defined - for example you can have more than one market - but once you have a general criteria you can gather a list of Sponsors, eliminate those that don't fit your criteria, and then begin to interview them / some of their investors to make your final decision.

I wrote the above for informational purposes.

Did you make that decision and the PM allowed it without evidence?

I'm not good at making all the little decisions about how/what, just want someone who can say, yeah need to replace/update this, and fix up that, etc. anyone have recommendations for a general contractor that can just run with the whole project? 

Keep in mind, the information is not always deemed accurate.

Additionally, consider your investment goals, risk tolerance, and timeframe to make informed decisions aligned with your objectives.

I think you maybe missing a few bits of information.